Looking for a stylish new look without the price tag? This video tutorial will teach you how to make jewelry on a budget, with your main material being none other than paper and plastic tubing! This step by step instructional video by craftside shows you how to recycle old card stock, paper, and cardboard to make a holder for a plastic tube necklace. First they show you how to make a "matchbook" holder by just folding the card stock around the cardboard that create a little card that will hol...
The materials that you need are a white mask, black sharpie, a printed copy picture of the mask, and a pencil. It is recommended that you sketch the picture using the pencil first. So, your first step is to sketch the picture using pencil on to the white mask. After you have finished sketching on the white mask. If you like, you can add extra details to make the mask looks better. You begin to go over it with the black sharpie. When you are done, the result will look like a Jordison mask from...
The author of this video demonstrates how to make beaded jewelry by using simple household items. The materials she uses are assorted beads, crimping beads, string, leather, and earring hooks. First, the author plans her design before she starts creating any jewelry. Once she has decided what she wants to make, the author cuts off a piece of string that is the desired length of the item. Then, she adds a clasp to make sure all the beads she plans to add stay in place. Next, she slides the des...
The Hempdiaries believes that you too can create a bracelet using hemp and jewelry accessories. The narrator first begins by showing you what the two mandatory materials you will need which are hemp and a dowel rod. To begin he shows you how set the dowel rod between your knees to provide a foundation for the string and then an arms length of two pieces of string folded in half. Tying the string around the dowel rod he shows you how to begin the flat pattern for the hemp bracelet and that thi...
This video is about how to make a paper floating boat by using only a single paper. These boats are really liked by the children in rainy season and they play with them where water gets collected or some kind of lakes or ponds. It can be made by just folding the paper in three folds and opening it to make a boat. This boat is easy to make and can be used as toys ,decoration material etc. boats are just childhood memories.
Learning how to make a piece of jewelry can be a daunting task, but this straight forward tutorial gives you all the skills needed to perfect the craft of making friendship bracelet. Starting with just a few simple pieces of string, one can make this very simple DIY project. Although the materials are cheap to procure, the end result is anything but cheap looking. The candy stripe design adds to the charm of this whimsical bracelet. Make one for all your friends today!
Basic materials needed to draw cool anime costumes are: Paper
This video demonstrates very clearly and hence you can easily learn the method quickly. The materials needed for making rose bouquet are a square paper and glue. The square paper should be pink in color. Now fold a triangle and then fold in 2 outer edges. Create a petal fold and paste the two sides together. Now you need to repeat this process six times so that you will get six petals. Now paste the six petals and make a bouquet.
When you are camping, having a place to sit down other than the ground is always a plus. If you don't have the strength or space to carry a chair with you as you hike, check out this video and learn to make one out of materials you find in the forest. This way, not only will you have a place to sit, but you will be able to leave it once you leave and lighten your load. Enjoy this very cool tutorial, and learn exactly how to make yourself a comfy seat in an otherwise empty forest.
In this video, they will show you how to make your own homemade stress ball. They show you all the materials that are needed and all the steps that you have to take. You first need a balloon and a to attach it to a funnel. You then fill the funnel with flour and push the flour through the funnel with a pencil. You would then tie the balloon and personalize the stress ball by making it a face. This is how they show you have to make your own stress ball at home.
Maybe you learn best by seeing things worked out in front of you and what you just saw in class today about Electronic action potential of neurons didn't quite sink in. Not to mention the test that you have coming up this week is going to be an in-depth analysis of your knowledge on this material. Let Khanacademy be your guide! For less than half the time it takes to sit through the Professors class, he explains the function of Neurons, how action potential works and sends you on your way to ...
Lowe's home improvement expert Mike Kraft is back again to show to help us install laminate wood flooring in our homes. It has been assumed that proper sub-floor preparation has been done. All the tools, equipment, and materials are gone over in detail for your safety. Proper tests for moisture are described which is very important when dealing with concrete. Laminate floors are called "floating floors" because they are not physically joined to the sub-floor and can be installed over many dif...
This how-to video from Lowe's demonstrates how to install a closet organization system. He explains that the first step is to clean out the closet and take inventory of the items that go in the closet, then choose what type of racks, shelving and bins will work for your space. He explains the options and shows wire and laminate components, and encourages the viewers to take measurements to create a design based on their needs. Using this advice and the materials available at Lowe's, along wit...
Planning a big fall party? This simple pumpkin pie martini is the perfect choice and a big crowd pleaser. This short instructional video takes you step by step on teaching you how to make this wonderful martini. It tells you all the ingredients and materials needed and shows you the simple steps it takes to make it. It will only take a short couple of minutes before you create this simple but delicious pumpkin pie martini that will have your guests asking for more.
JoAnn, an amazing scrapbooker from Emerald City Elegance, teaches you how to make an amazing mini scrapbook album of your own out of note cards. Describes the necessary materials and tools and gives an easy to follow explanation of how to put together this excellent gift. Includes great scrap booking tips and ideas about cutting and punching holes into card stock, presentation advice, and working with different types of paper. Video includes beautiful pictures of paper crafts to get your crea...
Using simple materials in most any home, this video provides a novel solution to fruit flies in your compost pail. Composting is a great idea, but if you are not careful, the fruit flies will start to take over and you'll wish you had never started. But this simple idea will keep you composting without the bugs! Starting with a large container from something like a peanut butter jar, you can cut out a large hole and secure a scouring pad to the underside of the lid. Then, place the lid on the...
Hair bows are adorable for all ages, and in this simple, easy tutorial, our hostess gives us first the materials we will need to construct our own. A piece of cardboard, a sewing needle and thread, a rubber band, and of course the little fabric pieces referred to as "spikes," to complete the creation. From there, we are taught that the cardboard is our stabilizer, through which the needle will go, and that we will then be constructing the fabric into shapes upon that needle, layering the fabr...
Joann of "Paper Crafting" shows you how to create a CD mini album. What it is, is actually a pop up photo album that you create using a CD case. The materials needed are 1) a CD case. 2) various decorations to put on the outside/inside depending on your taste. 3) cardstock type paper that can be folded around 8 times: on each "fold" you will put a photo- preferably the album will have a theme. Then you fold it up and put it in the Cd Case and embellish the front however you like.
In this video, with hostess Candy, we are taught how to construct a hair bow for any occasion. With a mellow manner, Candy reveals that we need very few materials, just a ribbon and a clip, and, from there, shows us, distinctly and helpfully, each fold necessary to achieve the bow shape. After clipping it together, it's set, and she shows it off in her own hair. Perfect for any occasion, from Christmas to Valentine's Day to Easter, these festive looking holiday bows are indeed very charming, ...
This video, brought to you by Lowe's, a leader in the retail "do-it-yourself" industry, hosted by Lowe's home improvement expert Mike Kraft explains, in detail, how to install horizontal window blinds in your home. Once you've measured and obtained your window blinds, you will also need a drill with bits, screwdrivers, tape measure, pencil, and a level. The video also suggests some other tools you may need to complete your project, as well as links to Lowe's website, for complete instructions...
The method explained in this video is a very simple method to get rid of fruit flies. Materials required for this method are:
This video by makemagazine demonstrates a weekend project on how to make a LED light brick. The materials required for this project are listed on the link to the make magazine page in the info box or it can be orders as a kit from the make magazine store. Take the PCB (printed circuit board) and first solder the Resisters and Capacitors as shown. Next test the LEDs and separate them using a button cell batteries. Solder the LED, PIC micro-controller, DC power connector and tilt switch followi...
In this follow up video from Lowe's home improvement series, Mike Kraft demonstrates how to install hardwood flooring in your home. If you haven't watched it yet, be sure to check out the video on how to prepare your subfloor for installation of hardwood or laminate flooring, to be sure that your flooring lasts. In this video Mike provides a detailed list of the tools you will need to get this job done right, as well as some great tips on how to prepare your materials to guarantee a job well ...
Everyone wants trendy custom looking destroyed jeans and this video teaches us the best, and most practical way to destroy them yourself at home, avoiding the often huge markups stores can apply to these sorts of items. Taking the jeans that you intend to alter, you take a simple razor to the area you wish to rip, and lightly, in a sort of tapping motion, slash at it until you expose a whitish color in the material. Go all the way through if you wish to expose skin, but be careful where you d...
In this do-it-yourself home improvement video, brought to you by Lowe's, home improvement expert, and host Mike Kraft will lead you through the process of replacing and installing a kitchen sink in your home. Mike lists all the tools and materials you will need to complete this project at home, as well as leads you through all the procedures, step by step, to get the job done right. He also provides some useful tips on how to do certain steps, eliminating the chances of creating an unnecessar...
To draw a spiral staircase: Basic materials needed
This video from Cricut Christmas shows how to make a Christmas card. The narrator demonstrates the procedure explaining each step along the way. Using simple materials like paper, gum, ribbon, etc., you can create a simple yet stylish looking Christmas card. The "Stretch your Imagination" booklet by Cricut is the tool of choice. It can help create professional looking card designs easily. Watch the video to learn how to make the card.
Have you ever dropped your iPhone or iPod in water? Learn how to fix it here. Water can be very damaging to electronics because of its conductivity. You can avoid short circuiting your device by following the directions in this tutorial. Discover why water can hurt your electronics and how to dry out a wet device from the inside out. Find out how to open the device and access the logic board. With materials as simple as a hair dryer and guitar pick, your device can be as good as new!
It is a compulsory work for every one who owns cars to arrange emergency kits for the car. For the first step, you should keep food items like water and food material. Keep the emergency book which contains what to do when a car goes into repair. Then carry a radium type object which will shine in the night during the repairing of the car. Then arrange the emergency lights near the back part of the car for repairing of the car.
Paul Ryan of the DIY Network shows how to make concrete countertops for the kitchen. Concrete is now available in a wide range of colors and textures. First build forms out of 3/4-inch melamine (a waterproof smooth material for easy casting), according to the blueprints. Use caulk to fill the seams and create a rounded corner to the concrete. Clean the form with rubbing alcohol. Mix the concrete according to the instructions, then fill the form with the concrete. Rub a power sander on the edg...
If you have ever thought about making a paper-bag album for artist trading cards, this is the video for you. Ozsomenurse captures this in a simple video saving you money. The required materials are easy to acquire. They are all available at your local craft store. This video provides very descriptive and easy to follow instructions. The finished product is a cute, hand-crafted album for your artist trading cards.
Wondering how to draw Luigi? Materials needed:
This is a basic video in order to draw a very pretty heart. The credentials that this creator boasts is that of a computer animator. He already drew a heart in pencil. He starts off by telling us the materials that he needs. The video shows him highlight and underline the pencil heart that he drew earlier and making it bolder. He talks us through making the heart, but does not slowly explain the specific strokes or techniques into making it.
Do you need to check a scene for prints, or are maybe just curious about the techniques of forensic science? In this video, Robert Bruce Thompson from the Home Scientist unravels the mysterious of forensic fingerprinting using common materials that you may already have sitting around in your home right now. Explains and demonstrates the process of superglue fuming step-by-step to reveal latent fingerprints. Includes great tips on how to improve and speed up the process using household products.
This video demonstrates how to mist your plants and to keep insects away. Plants that like high humidity will benefit the most from misting. Use an empty spray bottle that already has a mister. Clean the bottle well and spray a few times to get residual material from the tube. The best time to mist is in the morning, but you should mist at least once a day. Using a humidifier along with the misting process in the winter will make your plants happy.
Need a girl toga fast and easy for that crazy party coming up? This tutorial will show you how to make a toga quickly using common materials. Taking a bed sheet, you will need to open it and hold it lengthwise, folding it in two. Then, taking two pins, measure out the distance between two shoulders and secure the pins at two locations on the bed sheet which more or less will match up with the location of your shoulders. Then simply slip the toga over your head for a quick and simple outfit to...
This easy tutorial will show you how to create fun birthday invitations in a variety of designs. With a few simple steps, you'll be able to invite guests using crafted cards themed after lady bugs, robots, monkeys, dinosaurs, sweet sixteen celebrations, or even a pretty pink tea party. This instructional video also offers tips on material costs and helpful printing hints.
We've seen leggings look great and we've seen leggings look absolutely terrible (girls, wearing leggings with a short vintage t-shirt is NOT hipster cool. Just way too much exposure from the back, especially if you don't have a model's body).
Looking to get bloody on a budget? This makeup by Koren of EnKoreMakeup, shows how to create a look of trauma, great for next year's Halloween costume, on a budget! Materials used to get this look include Duo Lash Glue, Elmers Glue Stick, Fantabulous Gouache, Shaze Craze Gouache, Brute Gouache, and an old (but clean) toothbrush.
Learn how to use the Tim Holtz' Distress Crackle Resist technique with this tutorial that gives step by step instructions on applying this method to a Manila tag. Materials you will need include distress crackle paint, distress ink (for this project, in "Vintage Photo", "Fire Brick" and "Black Soot"), Inkssentials' ink blending tool, foam, nonstick craft sheet, Inkssentials' Mini Mister filled with water, heated craft tool, paper towel, stamp, and a Manila tag. After done, use this tag in a s...
